PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Part of endocrine system
A
Pancreas
B
Lungs
C
Kidney
D
Spleen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The endocrine component of the pancreas consists of islet cells (islets of Langerhans) that create and release important hormones directly into the bloodstream. Two of the main pancreatic hormones are insulin, which acts to lower blood sugar, and glucagon, which acts to raise blood sugar.

Detailed explanation-2: -Listen to pronunciation. (EN-doh-krin PAN-kree-us sel) A pancreatic cell that produces hormones (e.g., insulin and glucagon) that are secreted into the bloodstream. These hormones help control the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -The present research clarified the presence of four major endocrine cells, namely, insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and PP cells in the islets of Langerhans and inter-acinar cells of the exocrine part.

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